Chapter: 62. Intelligence?
The soldiers outside the tent reported the information in a clear and organized manner, prioritizing based on the urgency of the situation as they assessed it.
First of all, Her Highness the Princess Ailer has obtained preliminary trust from the High-Level Races through negotiations.
These include the Fire Dragon Clan, Thunder Dragon Clan, High Elves, Blood Race, and the Divine Race.
These five major races have temporarily withdrawn the extermination orders against the two legions of the Demon King’s Army stationed at the border, changing the directive to a defensive posture. If the Demon Race does not take further action, their respective military forces will not cross the Northern Border of the Demon Race.
Additionally, from the Royal City, His Majesty the Demon King has issued a declaration of war to the Corea Church State. If the Corea Church State does not take responsibility for the matter, the Fifth Legion of the Demon Army will take the opportunity to march through the Aulus Kingdom and launch an attack on the Corea Church State.
Regarding whether the Aulus Kingdom would agree to the passage of the Demon Army, diplomats have already gone to negotiate with the King of Aulus.
If this plan proceeds smoothly, even if it cannot compel the Corea Kingdom to fully comply, it will at least restrain some of Pope Gustana’s small maneuvers. Livra hopes that they can at least stop fully draining the blood of the Aulus Kingdom.
This is a reasonable small request.
Xue Fei has long been displeased with the actions of the Corea Church State, and now that the Demon Race and the Aulus Kingdom are temporarily allied, both publicly and privately, the Demon Race is certainly willing to grant this favor.
As for other reports, compared to national affairs, they seem rather trivial.
“Your Highness, we still haven’t found the suspect from the Royal City side, and there’s no news from the First Legion either.”
“I see. If they can’t be found, then forget it.”
“Uh… no need to continue searching?”
“No need. If they’re gone, they’re gone; it’s unimportant.”
Salno Yalin, this existence “fabricated” by Aimeres, indeed disappeared due to the deprivation of the power of [Creation].
It’s likely that the people from Canbino Royal City have no memories of him at all, after all, he was merely an illusion that never existed in reality.
“Also, regarding the eastern ice lake you asked us to survey, we dispatched the Earth-Piercing Wild Rats and found traces of frozen big fish, including several types of fish that we had not recorded previously!”
“Really? …I mean, well done! As expected of my Demon Race’s special Earth-Piercing Wild Rats.”
The Earth-Piercing Wild Rat is a type of magical beast living within the Demon Race, known for drilling through the ground and breaking ice, and they are quite delicious.
Xue Fei has already secretly devised a fishing plan for the new ice lake, it could even be developed into a polar fishing paradise!
But little did they know…
The soldier outside suddenly got excited!
“Yes! Your Highness is wise! The Second Legion is fully prepared, and we will set off tomorrow morning for the new ice lake, and we will definitely not disappoint your good intentions!”
“Stealing my fish?!”
“Will not happen! We swear on our lives! The Third Legion absolutely won’t arrive at the new ice lake before us!”
I meant you’re stealing my fish! Not that the Third Legion would steal your fish!
No matter how Xue Fei thought, all the soldiers of the Second Legion were filled with determination, gratefulness.
Over the years, everyone in the Demon Race knew that the Second Legion was honing their strength by battling big fish at the Northwest Ice Lake, and it has become a rising star in the Demon King’s Army. The prioritization of the Second Legion for this pacification action is concrete proof.
From being looked down upon as a miscellaneous fish legion, they have grown into an elite unit admired by all legions. The Second Legion is not proud; they understand this all stems from Her Highness Princess Xue Fei’s brilliant decisions.
Who would normally think of strengthening themselves by battling big fish? Her Highness is simply a genius!
The soldiers who were initially thrown into the ice lake without understanding the situation, and had secretly complained about the captain’s decision, all gave themselves a few slaps to correct their previously ignorant and lazy thoughts.
But now, the big fish in the Northwest Ice Lake have mostly been caught.
There are already very few battle-capable fish remaining, and continuing to stay there has lost its training value. For a long time, there have been no new orders, and they were even slightly disappointed, wondering if Her Highness had given up on continuing to lead the Second Legion.
But just today, at this moment.
Her Highness the Princess said—there’s a new ice lake in the east, go check it out.
What do you mean by going to check out an ice lake…
This is simply striding towards the Second Legion’s future stars and sea!
Thank you, Captain, you truly have not left us.
The soldiers outside wiped their tears, while the silver-haired bundled figure inside was exasperated, and Xiya and the others were struggling to hold back their laughter.
“Princess Xue Fei…?”
“It’s… nothing. Remember, now that we have opened up a new ice lake, don’t exterminate the fish population; I’ll need to inspect it frequently.”
“We understand, Your Highness, don’t worry. This time, we will be prudent and will not damage the local ecology.”
“Alright then, and don’t let the Earth-Piercing Wild Rats go. Hmm, is there anything else?”
“Also… uh, there are two more trivial matters. One of which… we are quite furious about, and my subordinates feel it is necessary to report to you.”
“Go ahead?”
From the trembling voice of the soldier, it was clear he was very angry.
“That damn Murolov Yalin has completely lost it. Even while imprisoned, he is still restless, shouting disrespectful things to you, and saying he wants to challenge you to a duel again. He’s just a rebel relying on his noble status… we really cannot tolerate it!”
“……”
I think… he probably doesn’t genuinely want to challenge me to a duel.
This is likely him trying to act smart, knowing he can’t escape the death penalty, so he wants to create an opportunity to slip away.
Speaking of which, Xue Fei put a piece of fish meat in her mouth and savored the happiness of chewing and swallowing the fish.
Then she regained her princess dignity.
“Oh…? You say you can’t tolerate it? How did you deal with it?”
How funny, look at me asking this. Without orders from above, the soldiers certainly cannot act on their own!
“Yes, there are principles to everything! Anyone who insults the captain, we’ll beat them! That Murolov was dragged out of his cell and beaten by a few of the seniors with Five Wings! He’s already had his legs broken, can’t run away, and he’s too weak to insult anyone anymore. If he dares to insult again, we are prepared to beat him once more! As long as he has a breath left to be sent back to the Royal Capital Tribunal, that’s enough!”
“You’re really…! Really… well done?”
“Thank you for your praise, Your Highness! I will surely convey your appreciation to everyone in the legion!”
“……”
Xue Fei wanted to retort.
But because of this soldier’s passionate fervor, she really couldn’t bring herself to make a comeback.
Moreover…
Belis, why are you giving a thumbs up over there? Do you think the subjective initiative of the Second Legion is worthy of praise?
Belis: Yes, Sister Queen, without a doubt.
Sigh… forget it, getting beaten is Murolov’s own doing.
Why can’t he just honestly behead himself? He has to seek out more suffering, does he find dying not painful enough?
Hmm…?
The soldier seemed to report that there is still another matter?
“Is there anything else?”
“Yes, but… this matter is probably not very important. We are handling it ourselves, so we won’t disturb Your Highness’s rest. I’ll first…”
“Detail everything, no matter how small.”
Do I even dare to let you leave without finishing?!
Your initiative is too strong; I seriously suspect you want to sneak off to fish my fish overnight!
The shadow outside was already preparing to rise and leave, but hearing the princess’s order, he quickly supported himself with one arm on his knee and half-knelt to continue reporting.
“Okay… okay! Actually, there have been some strange movements at the Third Legion’s camp. The snow on the ground seems to have come to life, forming snowmen that attack our side with magic or directly, but the scale is small, and the Third Legion has already suppressed it. However, I’ve heard… these moving snowmen are increasing in number, and the Second Legion is preparing to go reinforce; Your Highness, please rest assured, this must be another little trick of the Church State, we will go quell the disturbance! If the situation becomes uncontrollable, we will report back to you!”
“This fish really cannot be eaten anymore.”
“Eh…?”
“It’s nothing, you go convey my orders. All troops on standby, maintain distance from the snowmen.”
“Understood!”
Oh no.
Do you hear how he speaks—if the situation becomes uncontrollable, report back to you.
Only when it becomes uncontrollable do you throw the mess to me!
Xue Fei is slowly realizing the Second Legion’s fatal flaw.
They may, truly be muscular and simple-minded.
At least, it fits quite well with the customs of the Demon Race.
Having gone crazy catching fish in the Northwest Ice Lake, has their brains also devolved alongside the big fish?!
Not only did Belis and the others start to have some guesses, but even Timani, who was gnawing on fish bones, knew to point out this sharp question with keen eyes.
“Xue Fei, um, did you hear that? The Church State is so far away, and those moving snowmen appearing out of nowhere… there’s likely someone scheming behind this; the situation is very strange.”
“Look at your useless chatter; I thought you were going to say something valuable. I know, that’s why I’m going to check it out. And can you stop making comments while you’re eating fish bones? Aren’t you afraid of choking?”
“Tsk, truly a young lady who has never faced hardship, can’t even eat fish bones.”
“Hope you choke on a fish bone soon.”
